Fast Break
Originally released in 1978. Fast Break is a documentary film. directed by Don Zavin.
Starring Don Zavin, Bill Walton, and Jack Ramsey
Synopsis
Evoking a cinema verite feel not found in most sports documentaries, Fast Break examines the 1977 Portland Trailblazers basketball team in a surprisingly personal and compelling fashion. Inter-cutting excerpts from the 1977 playoff / championship season, the film steps outside of the basketball court, and into the everyday lives of the Trailblazers, as well as their coach Jack Ramsey. Whether it’s biking the Oregon coast with star center Bill Walton, hosting a kids basketball camp with Dave Twardzik, or joking with Maurice Lucas at the pool – Fast Break lets the players speak for themselves: about basketball, life and playing in Portland. Fast Break, a film documentary about Bill Walton and the Portland Trail Blazers winning the 1976-77 NBA title and the aftermath of their accomplishment, is the greatest movie I have ever seen on the subject of professional team sports, basketball as a metaphor for life, and the perfect practice of Zen Buddhism in American society.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 1, 1978
47 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Mazama Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fast Break about?
Evoking a cinema verite feel not found in most sports documentaries, Fast Break examines the 1977 Portland Trailblazers basketball team in a surprisingly personal and compelling fashion. Inter-cutt...
Who directed Fast Break?
Fast Break was directed by Don Zavin.
How long is Fast Break?
Fast Break has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Fast Break released?
Fast Break was released on September 1, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Fast Break?
The main cast of Fast Break includes Don Zavin, Bill Walton, Jack Ramsey, Dave Twardzik, Maurice Lucas.